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  • Craig Ferguson unscripted: Comedy, late night, and CW’s Scrabble

    Craig Ferguson unscripted: Comedy, late night, and CW’s Scrabble
    Mar 20 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with comedian and late-night legend Craig Ferguson to discuss his journey from punk rock bands and theater to comedy, The Drew Carey Show, and The Late Late Show. They also dive into his love of game shows, as Craig brings his signature humor to Scrabble on The CW, airing Thursdays at 7 PM CT, […]
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  • From 2012: Dave Plier visits with Orion Samuelson

    From 2012: Dave Plier visits with Orion Samuelson
    Mar 17 2026
    In December 2012, Dave Plier visited with Orion Samuelson to discuss Orion’s career and book, You Can’t Dream Big Enough.
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  • Music icon Smokey Robinson brings the sound of Motown back to Chicago

    Music icon Smokey Robinson brings the sound of Motown back to Chicago
    Feb 28 2026
    Music legend Smokey Robinson, member of the Rock ‘n’ Roll Hall of Fame and the Songwriters’ Hall of Fame, Kennedy Center Honors recipient, winner of the National Medal of Arts, a Grammys Living Legend Award, including an Honorary Doctorate from Howard University, helped shaped the sound of Motown with close friend Berry Gordy. WGN Radio’s […]
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  • Improv icon Colin Mochrie from ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ LIVE at the Genesee Theatre

    Improv icon Colin Mochrie from ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ LIVE at the Genesee Theatre
    Feb 28 2026
    Actor and improvisational comedian previously known for his work on “Whose Line Is It Anyway?” Colin Mochrie joins WGN Radio’s Dave Plier on the show to talk about the art of improvisation. Listen in while Colin gives listeners an inside look into what fans can expect if they come out to see Colin and Brad Sherwood’s latest […]
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  • WGN-TV’s Mike Toomey, Ana Beleval and Jeff Hoover headline a Night of Comedy at The Tivoli Theater on Thursday March 12th!

    WGN-TV’s Mike Toomey, Ana Beleval and Jeff Hoover headline a Night of Comedy at The Tivoli Theater on Thursday March 12th!
    Feb 28 2026
    Mike Toomey and Ana Belaval from the WGN Morning News join WGN Radio’s Dave Plier to talk about their upcoming night of comedy happening, hosted by WGN-TV’s Jeff Hoover on Thursday, March 12th at Classic Cinemas Tivoli. Get tickets at classiccinemas.com. [audio https://serve.castfire.com/audio/8002520/8002520_2026-02-28-022120.64kmono.mp3
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  • Comedian George Lopez: Valentine’s Day laughs at The Genesee – Sitcom stories, late-night TV, and the joy of being on stage

    Comedian George Lopez: Valentine’s Day laughs at The Genesee – Sitcom stories, late-night TV, and the joy of being on stage
    Feb 14 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier sits down with comedian George Lopez to discuss his first appearance on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show, his groundbreaking sitcom, the history of Latinos on television, and his experience hosting a late-night talk show. Lopez shares why he’s happiest when he’s on stage, bringing laughter to audiences everywhere. For tickets to George’s […]
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  • Love, laughs, and plot twists: The rom-com deep dive

    Love, laughs, and plot twists: The rom-com deep dive
    Feb 14 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier talks with WGN Radio producer Neal Fischer and tonight’s guest producer Ashley Bihun about Neal’s latest book, “The Rom-Com Ultimate Trivia Book” exploring the trivia, secrets, and behind-the-scenes stories that make romantic movies irresistible.
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  • First Look: The biggest commercials of Super Bowl LX

    First Look: The biggest commercials of Super Bowl LX
    Feb 7 2026
    WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and Jeff Rogers of Jeff Rogers Unlimited take an inside look at this year’s Super Bowl commercials — breaking down the record-setting ad spend, the celebrity talent behind the spots, and the strategies brands use to capture the attention of one of television’s largest audiences. With Super Bowl commercials now a […]
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